(ThyBlackMan.com) All fats aren’t bad, and in order to lower your cholesterol levels and cut down your risk of heart disease, it isn’t necessary to eliminate all dietary fats—just the bad ones. Good fat actually reduces high cholesterol and keeps your heart healthier. The Bad Fats • Saturated fat. This type ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Do you know where your cholesterol is? Don’t assume your cholesterol is fine just because the doctor said so several years ago. If your doctor determines your fasting total cholesterol level exceeds 200 or if your LDL cholesterol level is above 100, you can get it down safely with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I hope when he tells America how he aims to tame future budget deficits the president doesn’t accept conventional Washington wisdom that the biggest problem in the federal budget is Medicare (and its poor cousin Medicaid). Medicare isn’t the problem. It’s the solution. The real problem is the soaring ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, it may not just be the season that is aggravating your allergies, causing you to sneeze and wheeze through the spring months. Your allergies might be in high gear because of a few simple mistakes you are making. BDO ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Note: To help Rocky Clark and his family, please visit http://Rasulrockyclark.com The story of Rasul “Rocky” Clark is a cautionary tale to all the mothers who send their sons to the football field on Saturday afternoon. Ten years ago, Clark was living the dream of many African American males: ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Did you know that a cold can actually morph into a sinus infection? Because they each tend to have overlapping symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart – and to figure out how an effective treatment. Even though it can be challenging, knowing some of the basics ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Erectile dysfunction, also called impotence, is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection of sufficient rigidity for sexual intercourse. Diabetes is chronic disorder, caused by insufficient production of insulin, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Did you know that these two conditions have a direct ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Prostate, lung and colorectal cancers are the most common cancers among African Americans. While many cancers are more common among whites, Blacks are more likely to die from them. The good news is you can help lower your risk of cancer just by watching what you eat. Not that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Did you eat breakfast today? If your answer is yes—good job!—you’ve already done something great for both your health and your waistline. Studies show that those who eat breakfast eat fewer calories and less saturated fat throughout the day, as opposed to those who skip that morning meal. Breakfast ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This week is National Men’s Health Week, and when it comes to protection against the diseases that disproportionately affect Black men, knowledge truly is power. If we do not know what we are protecting ourselves against, how can we properly prepare to defend ourselves? The following list consists of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A year ago President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Affordable Care Act”), guaranteeing access to health coverage for 32 million uninsured people in America including 95 percent of all children. Racial minorities are disproportionately uninsured today and the Affordable Care Act will ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is quite common for men to ignore physical symptoms and health problems — taking a huge gamble with their lives. Research finds that men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited their doctor. In addition, men are about 30 percent more likely than women to ...